The alliance 'Open-Minded Thuringia' plans to coordinate the interests of its 4,000 member organizations after the state election in Thuringia on September 1. With fears of the Thuringian AfD gaining a blocking minority, the alliance aims to prevent right-wing extremist voices from gaining power.
Criticism has been directed towards Björn Höcke, the leader of the Thuringian AfD, for his anti-business statements. The social landscape in Thuringia is at risk if right-wing extremist voices gain power, according to Katja Glybowskaja from the AWO and the League of Free Welfare in Thuringia.
In other election news, Chancellor Scholz supports Minister President Woidke in the Brandenburg state election, while Baerbock warns of the potential loss of democratic majorities. The Linke party in Heinsberg has implemented a 'Seven-Point Plan' to strengthen its party organization.
Thomas Krusekopf, a CDU candidate, wonders why the CDU is not benefiting from the disappointment with the current government in the Zittauer region. The Landtag election in Thuringia sees a dispute between Bodo Ramelow and the BSW party, as Ramelow is accused of being approached to join the BSW party.
Despite the controversies, Ramelow is seeking a third term as Minister President.
